Tim Birkin Collection

Bentley of Tim Birkin and Austro-Daimler of Edgar Fronteras, BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Bentley 4398 cc. No: 1. Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. The Hon. Dorothy Paget is the passenger. Right: Austro-Daimler Stripped 4-seater. 2992 cc. Entry No: 9. Driver: Fronteras, E. Brooklands

Bentley single-seater of Tim Birkin, winner of a race at a BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Bentley Single-seater 4398S cc. Event Entry No: 1. Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. Finished: 1st. at 117.81 m.p.h. Car colour is Blue. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Date: 21.4.30

Bentley of Tim Birkin on the way to winning a race at a BARC meeting, Brooklands, 1930
Bentley 4398S cc. Event Entry No: 1 Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. Finished: 1st. The famous Outer Circuit single-seater. Place: Brooklands. BARC. Date: 22.3.30

Edgar Maclures Riley leading Tim Birkins Alfa Romeo, RAC TT Race, Ards Circuit, Belfast, 1932
Riley 1486 cc. Entry No: 15. Driver: Maclure, E. Background: Alfa Romeo 2336S cc.Entry No: 3. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Bt. Finished: 5th. Overall, 2nd. In class. R.A.C. T.T. Race. Date: 20.8.32

Tim Birkins Alfa Romeo at the RAC TT Race, Conway Square, Newtonards, Northern Ireland, 1932
Alfa Romeo 2336S cc. Event Entry No: 3. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Bt. Finished: 5th. overall, 2nd. in class. Place: Conway Square, Newtonards, County Down, Northern Ireland. R.A.C. T.T. Race

Bentley of Tim Birkin competing at the Boulogne Motor Week, France, 1928. Artist: Bill Brunell
Bentley 4398 cc. Event Entry No: 69. Driver: Birkin, H.R.S. Finished: 5th. Place: Boulogne Motor Week. Date: 8.9.28

Sir Henry Birkins Bentley racing RJ Mundays Vauxhall 30 / 98, BARC meeting, Brooklands
Left Bentley 4398S cc. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Retired. Centre Vauxhall 30/98 4526 cc. Event Entry No: 15 Driver: Munday, R.J. Finished: 1st. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Date: 16.5.32

Sir Henry Birkins Bentley leading Earl Howes Bugatti Type 54, BARC meeting, Brooklands
Bentley 4398S cc. Driver: Birkin, Sir H.R.S. Retired. Background Bugatti Type 54 4900S cc. Driver: Howe, The Earl. Place: Brooklands. B.A.R.C. Date: 16.5.32

The Memorial Panel to Sir Henry Birkin at Brooklands, 1937. Artist: Gordon Crosby
The Memorial Panel to Sir Henry Birkin at Brooklands, 1937. From Sir Malcolm Campbells Book of Famous Motorists, edited by Sir Malcolm Campbell. [Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow, 1937]

Earl Howe and Sir Henry Birkin racing at Brooklands, 1937. Sir Henry Ralph Stanley Tim Birkin, 3rd Baronet (1896-1933) and Francis Richard Henry Penn Curzon, 5th Earl Howe (1884-1964)

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Tim Birkin was a legendary racing driver known for his incredible skills behind the wheel. In 1930, he took to the track at a BARC meeting in Brooklands, piloting his Bentley with precision and determination. The crowd watched in awe as Birkin's single-seater Bentley soared past his competitors, ultimately securing him victory in the race. Two years later, at the RAC TT Race on the Ards Circuit in Belfast, Birkin showcased his talent once again. Edgar Maclures Riley led the pack, but it was only a matter of time before Tim Birkin's Alfa Romeo caught up. With lightning speed and unmatched agility, he maneuvered through tight corners and straightaways to close in on Maclures Riley. The Boulogne Motor Week in France witnessed another breathtaking performance by Tim Birkin in 1928. Behind the wheel of his powerful Bentley, he fearlessly competed against some of the best drivers of that era. His skillful driving left spectators mesmerized as they marveled at his control over such an impressive machine. Not only did Tim Birkin excel individually on the racetrack but also alongside Sir Henry Birkin - a formidable duo that dominated races together. At a BARC meeting held at Brooklands, Sir Henry raced against RJ Mundays Vauxhall 30/98 while leading Earl Howe's Bugatti Type 54 with sheer finesse and expertise. In honor of Sir Henry Birkin's contributions to motorsport history, a memorial panel was erected at Brooklands in 1937 by artist Gordon Crosby. This tribute served as a reminder of their unforgettable moments on this iconic circuit where they pushed boundaries and achieved greatness. The JCC Double Twelve Race held at Brooklands Surrey saw yet another display of Tim Birkins' remarkable talent behind the wheel. Racing against fierce competition from all corners, he navigated every twist and turn flawlessly - leaving no doubt about his status as one of the greatest drivers of his time.